Tag: District Attorney Todd Spitzer

Six-Month Investigation Leads To Five Men Charged In Illegal Street Racing

IRVINE—An investigation into illegal street racing in Irvine led to the arrests of five men accused of planning and taking part in multiple street races last year, authorities announced Jan. 28. The six-month investigation focused on racing occurring on the 241 and 261 Toll Roads, which wind along Irvine’s borders and connect near the mountainous…


New LA DA’s Reforms Draw Ire From Victims, Former DA

The moment George Gascón took office as Los Angeles County’s district attorney on Dec. 7, he implemented a sweeping overhaul of the criminal justice system. Gascón, whose stated goal is to “reimagine public safety,” has been widely criticized by deputy district attorneys, lawyers, current and former officials, and families of victims. He’s preventing justice from…


Orange County DA Criticizes Decision to Release Serial Felon With COVID to Home Confinement

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has criticized a decision by a Superior Court judge to release a Beverly Hills surgeon charged with 88 felonies from the county jail due to complications from COVID-19, allowing him to await trial under house arrest in Brentwood. Dr. Randy Rosen, 57, has been charged with hiring body brokers…


Orange County DA Fumes as Surgeon With COVID Released to Home Confinement

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer is fuming after a Superior Court judge released a Beverly Hills surgeon charged with 88 felonies from the county jail due to complications from COVID-19, allowing him to await trial under house arrest in Brentwood. Dr. Randy Rosen, 57, has been charged with hiring body brokers to pay patients…